COVID-19 and Early Childhood
For resources and information regarding COVID-19, please visit ECIC's resource page by clicking HERE.
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Guidelines for Safe Childcare Operations During COVID-19
This document provides tools to help you make the best decisions possible to limit the spread of COVID-19 and to create safe spaces for children and staff members.
GSQ Stakeholder Feedback Survey
The Michigan Department of Education Office of Great Start (OGS) conducted a validation study of Great Start to Quality (GSQ), the state’s quality rating and improvement system (QRIS). This study was required as part of the Federal Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Grant and was conducted by the American Institutes for Research and High Scope. They found that the ratings were reliable and similar to other state quality standards. However, a number of updates were recommended. OGS is now asking for feedback from program providers, families and state and regional agencies and organizations.
This survey asks for your thoughts on changes being considered. The results will help the GSQ Advisory Committee and the OGS to make decisions about what an updated GSQ will include. We hope that you will share your insights by completing this short survey. It should take no more than 20 minutes of your time. If interested, please complete the survey before Monday, July 13, 2020. Your perspective will go a long way in supporting Michigan’s youngest children and their families.
Child Care Decision Tree from the CDC
The purpose of this tool is to assist directors and administrators in making (re)opening decisions regarding child care programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.